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Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set vs Seymour Duncan SMB-4A 3 Coil Pickup
The Little'59/Vintage Stack is a Telecaster guitar pickup set for classic offset tones, while the SMB-4A is a bass pickup engineered exclusively for Music Man StingRay basses. Choose the Little'59 if you play Telecaster guitar; choose the SMB-4A if you own a StingRay bass.
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Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set
Specs side by side
| Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set | Seymour Duncan SMB-4A 3 Coil Pickup | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $234.00 | $235.00 |
| Brand | Seymour Duncan | Seymour Duncan |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose Seymour Duncan Little'59\Vintage Stack Tele Pickup Set
- ✓ Drop-in replacement for Fender Telecaster with no modification required
- ✓ Vintage-voiced tones suit country, blues, rock, and indie styles
- ✓ Balanced neck and bridge pairing covers clarity to warmth across the tonal range
- ✓ Four-conductor cables enable series, parallel, and split wiring options
Why choose Seymour Duncan SMB-4A 3 Coil Pickup
- ✓ Hand-built in Santa Barbara with oversized alnico 5 rod magnets for powerful response
- ✓ Three tonal voices via blade switch while maintaining hum cancellation in all modes
- ✓ Engineered specifically for Music Man StingRay bass—direct replacement for 1976 to present models
- ✓ Resonant peak at 9.9 kHz emphasizes articulate upper midrange and sustained punch
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the Little'59/Vintage Stack in a bass?
No. The Little'59/Vintage Stack is designed exclusively for Fender Telecaster guitars with single-coil footprints. The SMB-4A is the bass-specific option and fits only Music Man StingRay basses.
What's the main difference in magnet construction between these pickups?
The Little'59 uses a ceramic bar magnet in the bridge for punchy attack, while its neck uses Alnico 5 for warmth. The SMB-4A features oversized Alnico 5 rod magnets throughout all three coils for consistent magnetic response and sustain.
Do both pickups eliminate hum and feedback?
Yes. The Little'59 set uses wax potting to eliminate microphonic squealing. The SMB-4A uses vacuum wax potting and its three-coil design maintains hum cancellation across all three switching modes without noise trade-offs.
Which pickup is better for studio recording?
The SMB-4A is specifically noted for studio sessions and live performance, with three tonal voices for versatility. The Little'59 is better suited to guitar-based styles like country, blues, and rock rather than bass-focused studio work.